Choose the correct type of sentence (Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex)

 

Choose the correct type of sentence (Simple, Compound, Complex, Compound-Complex):

1.      He studied hard, and he passed the test.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

2.      When the rain stopped, we went outside.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

3.      I love reading books.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

4.      She finished her homework, but she forgot to submit it, so the teacher gave her a warning.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

5.      Although he was late, he attended the meeting.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

6.      We visited the museum and took many pictures.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

7.      She was tired because she had worked all night.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

8.      They arrived early, and they prepared everything before the guests came.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

9.      After she finished her project, she submitted it, and the professor praised her work.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

10. He exercises every day.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

11. Because the train was late, we missed the appointment.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

12. The sun set, and the stars appeared in the sky.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

13. If you don’t study, you will fail the exam.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

14. He wrote the essay, and she presented it.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

15. While I was sleeping, the storm knocked out the power, and we lost internet access.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

16. My brother plays football, and I watch him from the stands.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

17. The baby laughed.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

18. Even though she was nervous, she spoke confidently.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

19. He stayed home because he was sick, and his sister went to school.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

20. I enjoy cooking, but I don’t like washing dishes.
a) Simple
b) Compound
c) Complex
d) Compound-Complex

 Answers 

Choose the correct type of sentence (with explanations)

1.      He studied hard, and he passed the test.
Answer: b) Compound
Reason: Two independent clauses joined by “and.”

2.      When the rain stopped, we went outside.
Answer: c) Complex
Reason: “When the rain stopped” is a dependent clause; “we went outside” is independent.

3.      I love reading books.
Answer: a) Simple
Reason: One independent clause with one subject and one verb.

4.      She finished her homework, but she forgot to submit it, so the teacher gave her a warning.
 Answer: d) Compound-Complex
Reason: Three independent clauses; “so the teacher gave her a warning” adds a third idea.

5.      Although he was late, he attended the meeting.
Answer: c) Complex
Reason: “Although he was late” is a dependent clause.

6.      We visited the museum and took many pictures.
Answer: a) Simple
Reason: One subject and compound verb; no separate independent clauses.

7.      She was tired because she had worked all night.
Answer: c) Complex
Reason: “because she had worked all night” is a dependent clause.

8.      They arrived early, and they prepared everything before the guests came.
Answer: d) Compound-Complex
Reason: Two independent clauses and one dependent clause.

9.      After she finished her project, she submitted it, and the professor praised her work.
 Answer: d) Compound-Complex
Reason: One dependent clause (“After she finished…”) and two independent clauses.

10. He exercises every day.
Answer: a) Simple
Reason: One subject and one verb, no dependent or coordinating clause.

11. Because the train was late, we missed the appointment.
Answer: c) Complex
Reason: Begins with a dependent clause “Because the train was late.”

12. The sun set, and the stars appeared in the sky.
Answer: b) Compound
Reason: Two independent clauses joined by “and.”

13. If you don’t study, you will fail the exam.
Answer: c) Complex
Reason: Dependent clause “If you don’t study” and independent clause.

14. He wrote the essay, and she presented it.
Answer: b) Compound
Reason: Two independent clauses joined by “and.”

15. While I was sleeping, the storm knocked out the power, and we lost internet access.
Answer: d) Compound-Complex
Reason: One dependent clause and two independent clauses.

16. My brother plays football, and I watch him from the stands.
Answer: b) Compound
Reason: Two independent clauses.

17. The baby laughed.
Answer: a) Simple
Reason: Single subject and verb; no extra clauses.

18. Even though she was nervous, she spoke confidently.
Answer: c) Complex
Reason: Dependent clause “Even though she was nervous.”

19. He stayed home because he was sick, and his sister went to school.
Answer: d) Compound-Complex
Reason: One dependent clause (“because he was sick”) and two independent clauses.

20. I enjoy cooking, but I don’t like washing dishes.
Answer: b) Compound
Reason: Two independent clauses joined by “but.”